Sunflower Seed Oil
Ingredient Name: Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annus)
What is it? Sunflower oil is derived from the seeds of the sunflower plant and is packed with antioxidants, fatty acids, and phytonutrients like linoleic acid, carotenoids, tocopherols, and vitamins A and D. Studies suggest sunflower oil may be an effective hydrator, powerful moisturizer, and restorative when applied topically.*
Nourishing properties:*
- Protects the skin barrier
- Locks hydration into skin
- Decreases inflammation
*= This information has not been approved by the FDA.
References
Danby, Simon G., et al. “Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care.” Pediatric Dermatology, vol. 30, no. 1, 2012, pp. 42–50., doi:10.1111/j.1525- 1470.2012.01865.x.
Darmstadt, Gary L., et al. “Mechanism for Prevention of Infection in Preterm Neonates by Topical Emollients.” The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, vol. 33, no. 11, 2014, pp. 1124–1127.
Kanti, V, et al. “Influence of Sunflower Seed Oil or Baby Lotion on the Skin Barrier Function of Newborns: A Pilot Study.” Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports., U.S. National Library of Medicine, Dec. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28070970.
Cardoso, Cristina Ribeiro Barros, et al. “Influence of Topical Administration of n-3 and n-6 Essential and n-9 Nonessential Fatty Acids on the Healing of Cutaneous Wounds.” Wound Repair and Regeneration, vol. 12, no. 2, 2004, pp. 235–243., doi:10.1111/j.1067-1927.2004.012216.x.
Lin, Tzu-Kai, et al. “Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol. 19, no. 1, 2017, p. 70., doi:10.3390/ijms19010070.
